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R597 WLL

1998 Honda Crx

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,481 mi
Last recorded116,481 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda Crx122,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR597 WLL
MakeHonda
ModelCrx
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 116,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 116,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 113,424 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 113,307 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror missing Drivers rear view internal (3.3 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 111,595 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 109,843 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 106,355 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 102,183 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 102,087 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing (6.1.B.2)

engine managemant light on

Fail 3 Oct 2016 101,963 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

under side of vehicle showing sighns of corrosion

Fail 15 Dec 2011 100,555 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 92,301 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Jan 2009 92,296 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 May 2007 87,349 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 30 May 2007 87,349 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2006 76,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Honda Crx?

Based on 36,463 MOT tests across 4,074 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
3,386
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
4,074
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,700
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,561
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,436
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,431
Steering rack gaiter split 1,229
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R597 WLL is a 1998 Honda Crx in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Honda Crx models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 122,598 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Crx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,700 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R597 WLL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Crx typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 28 years old, this Honda Crx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R597 WLL registered?

R597 WLL is a 1998 Honda Crx, first registered on 12 May 1998.

Is R597 WLL safe to buy?

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